Football
Hi, I’m
Jeremy Wagner
Football Coach
Mount Carmel,TN
I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.
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Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hawkins County SchoolsChurch Hill, TN
Head Football Coach
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Directed football program strategy, aligning practice plans with game preparation and athlete development goals.
- Evaluated player performance, adjusting positions, drills, and schemes to strengthen team execution.
- Mentored coaching staff, delegated responsibilities, and reinforced consistent instruction across all levels.
- Coordinated conditioning, film review, and scouting workflows to improve weekly readiness.
- Communicated expectations with athletes, parents, and administrators to support program standards.
- Implemented practice structures that emphasized discipline, fundamentals, and situational awareness.
- Monitored injury reporting, safety protocols, and return-to-play decisions in collaboration with trainers.
- Fostered team culture through accountability, leadership development, and competitive preparation.
- Mentored players in their academic pursuits to ensure eligibility requirements were met while promoting personal growth beyond athletics.
- Promoted a positive image of the football program within the community with regular outreach events and initiatives.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches for efficient distribution of tasks during practice sessions and games.
- Developed a winning culture through fostering teamwork, communication, and discipline among players.
- Elevated overall athletic performance with comprehensive strength, conditioning, nutrition, and mental training programs.
Jefferson County Highschool
Defensive Box Coordinator
01.2021 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative defensive strategies and techniques.
- Served as a liaison between the football program and school administration, fostering strong relationships that benefited both parties.
- Mentored student-athletes for academic success, improving graduation rates among football players.
- Organized and led practices focused on skill development, teamwork, and situational awareness for optimal results.
- Managed sideline adjustments during games based on opponent''s tendencies or changing conditions for better game outcomes.
- Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results.
- Managed football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with coaching trends and advancements in sports science, translating knowledge into improved team performance.
- Collaborated with head coach to design game plans tailored to each opponent''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Coordinated with offensive coaches to create balanced practice sessions that challenged both sides of the ball equally.
- Implemented strength and conditioning programs that increased overall team athleticism and reduced injuries.
Carter High School
Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
02.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Created and managed schedules for seasonal lessons and practices.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Monitored student performance both on field and in classroom.
- Oversaw out-of-season conditioning program for athletes.
- Communicated frequently with other coaches, management teams and parents.
- Worked with individual players to develop abilities.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Planned strategies for each match based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Collaborated with head coach to analyze player performance, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
- Implemented new play tactics based on opponent analysis yielding successful outcomes in crucial games.
- Managed team budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to cover necessary expenses throughout the season.
- Revamped strength and conditioning program resulting in reduced injuries among athletes.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive training programs for improved athlete skillsets and abilities.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives for essential equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
- Mentored individual athletes, providing guidance on personal and professional development both on and off the field.
Pigeon Forge High School
Defensive Line Coach
01.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Cherokee High School
Defensive Coordinator
03.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
- Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results.
- Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Rossview High School
Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line Coach
02.2015 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
Education
Pikeville CollegePikeville, KY
from General Studies
Tusculum CollegeGreeneville, TN
from Sports Management
12.2014
Volunteer High SchoolChurch Hill, TN
High School Diploma
05.2005
Skills
- Program leadership
- Operational Oversight
- Personal discipline
- Strategic planning
- Facility Maintenance
- Team Bonding
- Motivational leadership style
- Mentorship
Accomplishments
Military Accomplishments
- Awarded Soldiers Medal awarded in 2012 for saving a life of a civilian trapped in a burning house while stationed in Savannah, Georgia.
- Purple Heart recipient for wounds received during combat operations in Najaf, Iraq, 2009.
Timeline
Head Football Coach
Hawkins County Schools
12.2024 - Current
Defensive Box Coordinator
Jefferson County Highschool
01.2021 - 12.2024
Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Carter High School
02.2019 - 12.2021
Defensive Line Coach
Pigeon Forge High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
Defensive Coordinator
Cherokee High School
03.2017 - 01.2018
Defensive Coordinator - Defensive Line Coach
Rossview High School
02.2015 - 03.2017
Pikeville College
from General Studies
Tusculum College
from Sports Management
Volunteer High School
High School Diploma
Interests
Fishing
Affiliations
- NHSSCS
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